Thurow, Lester C

"A thoughtful and compressive assessment of the manifold problems facing the U.S. economy, written in a style that is clear and compelling.".

Discusses how individuals, companies, and nations can build wealth in a knowledge-based global economy.

Discusses the factors that are altering the economies of the world's countries, looking at the end of communism, the rise of brainpower industries, changing demographics, global business, and the lack of a dominant world leader.